1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
2. MINUTES - COUNCIL - WEDNESDAY 10 OCTOBER 2012
To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday 10 October 2012.
Minutes attached
3. MAYOR'S COMMUNICATIONS
To receive any communications that the Mayor may wish to put before Council.
4. MAIN DEBATE - FEELING THE HEAT
To receive a presentation on how this Council will work with partners and the community to tackle the effects of rising energy costs.
5. PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS
None received.
6. QUESTIONS FROM THE YOUTH COUNCIL
None received.
7. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None received.
8. LEADER OF THE COUNCIL'S UPDATE
In accordance with the Council's Standing Orders, the Leader of the Opposition shall be given the opportunity to raise one matter relevant to the Borough that has arisen since the last meeting of the Council.
The Leader of the Council shall then have the opportunity to advise the Council of matters relevant to the Borough that have arisen since the last meeting.
9. NOTICE OF MOTIONS
None received.
10. QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS TO COMMITTEE CHAIRS / PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
None received.
11. MATTER REFERRED FROM THE EXECUTIVE - GAMBLING ACT 2005 - STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES REVIEW
At its meeting on 20 November the Executive considered the report attached as Item 11 concerning the Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles Review.
The Executive agreed the following recommendation to Council -
That the proposed Stevenage Borough Council Statement of Principles 2013-2016, set out at Appendix A to the report, drafted in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005, be approved.
Report attached
Appendix attached
12. MATTER REFERRED FROM THE EXECUTIVE AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE - TREASURY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY STATEMENT AND ANNUAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY - MID YEAR REVIEW REPORT 2012/2013
At its meeting on 20 November the Executive considered the report attached as Item 12 concerning the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy Mid Year Review 2012/2013.
The Executive agreed the following recommendations to Council -
NOTE: The Audit Committee is to consider this report and the recommendations to Council at its meeting on 4 December 2012. The outcome of that Committee's consideration of this matter will be reported to the Council meeting.
Report attached
Appendix A
Appendix B
13. OFFICER REPORT - PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY BOUNDARY CHANGES
To consider an officer report regarding the proposed changes to the Stevenage Parliamentary Constituency boundaries.
Report attached
Appendix attached
*14. EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
To consider the following Motion -
15. PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
To consider an officer report regarding virements and the use of balances in the purchase of residential property.